Your weekly serving of expert, evidence-based health and nutrition advice. Leanne Ward is a world-renowned dietitian, nutritionist and health coach with over 10 years of nutrition experience and over 300000 followers on her Instagram (@the_fitness_dietitian) and 380000 on her TikTok (leanne_ward_nutrition). Leanne’s focus is gut health, emotional eating and sustainable fat loss. Leanne also interviews expert guests to give you the most accurate, up to date health and nutrition information…
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If you have ever strained on the toilet, felt heaviness or pressure down below, wondered if your bowel habits are actually normal, or quietly googled prolapse at 11pm because something just feels off, this episode was made for you. Leanne sits down with Amelia Godfrey, a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, pelvic pain, endometriosis, bowel dysfunction, and prolapse, and the founder of…
You train hard. You eat carefully. You are doing everything right. So why are you not recovering well, feeling flat by mid-afternoon, or not making the progress you expected? The answer, more often than not, is underfuelling. And according to Brisbane sports dietitian Claire Bates, it is the single most common mistake she sees in women who exercise regularly, and most of them have no idea it is…
Something is off. You can feel it. Your sleep has shifted, your mood is harder to manage, your body is changing in ways that diet and exercise alone do not explain. And maybe you have already seen a doctor and left feeling like you were not quite taken seriously. This episode is for you. Leanne sits down with Dr. Christine Greenwood, a GP who specialises in women's health, perimenopause, menopause…
Most women are getting their protein targets wrong. Not by a little. By enough to quietly stall their fat loss, slow their muscle gains, and leave their energy flat by 3pm. In this solo Q&A episode, Leanne answers ten of your most-asked nutrition questions straight from her Instagram DMs, including the protein one that comes up almost every single week in clinic. In this episode: Why nutrition…
In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately: What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic? GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I…
Today we’re cutting through supermarket confusion, food marketing BS, and everyday label myths so you can shop confidently and without overwhelm. In this episode you’ll learn: 🛒 Why food labels confuse us — decode what really matters on pack vs what is just hype 📊 The smart way to read labels — look at ingredients AND the nutrition panel together, not separately 🚫 Marketing traps explained —…
Heat therapy is having a moment — but what actually happens inside your body in a sauna, and how should you use it for real benefits? Professor Julien Périard (environmental and exercise physiology, University of Canberra) joins Leanne to break down the science in plain English — from cardiovascular gains and heat-shock proteins to hydration, safety and exactly “how hot, how long, how often”. In…
Feeling tired, puffy, or just “not yourself”? In this practical, no-fluff chat, Leanne sits down with dietitian Kylie Ivanir (Within Nutrition) to demystify women’s biggest pain points: low energy, stubborn bloating, hormone chaos, and mood dips — and how your gut sits at the centre of it all. What you’ll learn Why exhaustion hangs on even when you’re “doing everything right” — and how blood…
ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions — especially in women. In this episode, I’m joined by dietitian and ADHD advocate Kiah Paetz, who not only supports clients with ADHD but also lives with it herself. Together, we unpack how food, lifestyle, and mindset can impact focus, energy, and overall wellbeing. You’ll learn: How ADHD affects eating habits — from forgetting to eat to impulsive…
Hot flushes might get all the headlines — but perimenopause and menopause are about so much more. From sudden weight changes and stubborn belly fat to creeping cholesterol, mood shifts, brain fog, and restless nights, this stage of life can feel confusing and overwhelming. To cut through the noise, I’m joined by Dr Niamh Leonard ( @mymenopausedoctor ), a Perth-based GP and member of the Australian…
